Ratings: Kilmore, Thursday 13th July 2017

Race comments, confidence and ratings across the entire card at Kilmore.

R1 | 2180m | 5:02pm

Wardan Express has very good gate speed and can lead the only query may be the distance. Space Junk is flying having won four from its last 5, Gav will get to the chair and apply pressure. Machiatto and Hashtag are both place chances but drawn wide on the front row. Double Encounter was disappointing last start but can bounce back with a trail. Franks Very Much has drawn poorly and Mygoldengrinner is better suited on the front line. Dennis is a good sit sprinter who won well when driven upside down last time.

Race Confidence: Low

Runner

Rated

1. Rockin Bettor

$270.00

2. Rocknroll Eyes

$110.00

4. Space Junk

$4.90

5. Wardan Express

$2.70

6. Machiatto

$16.00

7. Hashtag

$16.00

9. Franks Very Much

$19.00

10. Double Encounter

$13.00

11. Mygoldengrinner

$19.00

13. Dennis

$11.00

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R2 | 2180m | 5:27pm

Higherthananeagle gets a run here and also gets the pole position, better suited here as it will get the lead. Last two haven’t been good and you will be brave to take the tomato sauce odds. Be Major Threat was very good winning last time when in the chair. Benalong Valley is a smart NSW horse who gets a huge driver change here. The form is good and his fourth at Bendigo two starts ago was massive. Stefbest has ability but has a poor draw. Im Shadow Boxer is a big place chance along the rails.

Race Confidence: Medium

Runner

Rated

1. Higherthananeagle

$2.50

2. Be Major Threat

$3.903.

3. Night Ninja

$500.00

4. Benalong Valley

$6.60

6. Tin Roof Raider

$170.00

7. Roncel Benjamin

$45.00

8. Im Shadow Boxer

$28.00

9. Jilliby Navajo

$65.00

10. Stefsbest

$10.50

11. Torque To The Starz

$500.00

12. Joe Nien

$170.00

13. Bayview Harbour

$500.00

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R3 | 2180m | 6:02pm

Hakuna has good gate speed and should be able to lead but the fact is, she is still 0/7 and has had her chance to win. Scarlett Brew was awesome on debut but hasn’t produced much since. If she can get back to that debut run she will be hard to beat. Saucy Dreams will get a gun run from the pole and Fruitdrops has really improved, her win at Horsham five starts ago was dominant.

Race Confidence: Low

Runner

Rated

1. Saucy Dreams

$24.00

2, Okanes Devil

$380.00

3. Hakuna

$3.40

4. Sheer Modern

$24.00

5. Scarlett Brew

$2.78

6. Fruitdrops

$5.30

7. Bedroomconfessions

$55.00

8. Righteously

$120.00

9. Wild Radish

$120.00

10. Gwendalion

$55.00

11. Outback Shadow

$140.00

12 .Pick Up Line

$380.00

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R4 | 2180m | 6:32pm

Sanna Cruza is down in grade here and has been going Ok, only has to overcome the draw. Melpark Alexa improved when down in grade last start, draws well here. Rocknroll Zena showed gate speed at both starts for Matt Craven, may lead again here. Diamond Grace has won 2/22 – both with good drivers on, may struggle from the draw here but does have early speed. Forever Ours gets the Puppet on here, will need luck from 3 pegs but does have a good finish. Mygirl Rocks Lombo is a chance despite the draw.

Race Confidence: High

Runner

Rated

1. Gootime Rumur

$60.00

2. Causenfriction

$95.00

3. Melpark Alexa

$10.50

4. Ice Sculptress

$1,000.00

5. Rocknroll Zena

$7.80

6. Diamond Grace

$18.00

7. Young Janie

$160.00

8. Forever Ours

$8.40

9. Sanna Cruza

$2.12

10. Mygirl Rocks Lombo

$12.50

12. Lucthisone

$110.00

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R5 | 2180m | 7:00pm

Spiritwriter gets a start here due to the scratchings, was $1.60 favourite but disappointed when eighth to Warfare after doing work. Did win six from his last eight prior to that. Looks to get the lead here but this is a nice race. Christian Major is down in grade after racing the likes of Soho Tribeca at his past 2, one of those was third albeit beaten 26m. Firenglow gets the good run it likes, soft and on the pegs. Ascot Encounter hasn’t quite comeback to its early form, Tippitinya is a super smart visitor from the Sunraysia who can upset here and the bottom 3 can all win with the right runs.

Race Confidence: Medium

Runner

Rated

1. Firenglow

$27.00

2. Christian Major

$8.40

3. Ascot Encounter

$9.20

4. Spiritwriter

$2.24

5. Roll With It

$6.00

6. Braghetta

$110.00

8. Zuberi

$110.00

9. Tippitinya

$38.00

11. Christmas Jolt

$38.00

12. Rock Classic

$38.00

13. Warfare

$50.00

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R6 | 2180m | 7:30pm

Solid As A Rock has won 7/19 and placed a further eight, a fantastic record but the map may not suit here. Shilah is one to benefit from the map and can run top four at big odds. Louis Sedgwick will also like the soft peg run, Scotlynn Beach has ability but a poor draw. Makoa can run top four despite the horror draw.

R7 | 2180m | 8:00pm

Nitro Nikky looked like a world beater on debut then was beaten fair and square when resuming at Ballarat. A good second to Keayang Secret followed but then only ninth to Petacular last start in the chair. No doubt is down in grade here but will have to do a tonne of work from the draw. Might And Main is a smart NSW horse who can lead. Seaside Beauty and Intrusive are both chances from good draws and Gilty Hanoer will get home late. Soho Angel was going well in the West before some decent efforts here, also gets the visitors draw.

Race Confidence: Low

Runner

Rated

1. She Keeps Coming

$250.00

2. Might And Main

$12.50

3. Westvillageemily

$1,000.00

4. Seaside Beauty

$5.70

5. Intrusive

$6.30

6. Dearest

$22.00

8. Gilty Hanover

$15.00

9. Valbarann

$44.00

10. Krisney Symbol

$1,000.00

11. Soho Angel

$6.30

12. Seaya Laterbella

$90.00

13. Nitro Nikky

$3.75

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R8 | 2180m | 8:30pm

A shame Bou Chard got it all wrong in the semi last week as she would’ve been hard to beat in the final. Can win this despite the ODM draw. Swiftly Tothebeach hasn’t really come on from its early form but can run a race as can Keayang Destiny and Platinum Power.

Race Confidence: High

Runner

Rated

1. Moremi Miss

$95.00

2. Benatar

$1,000.00

3. Calaquendi

$1,000.00

4. The Heat Is On

$260.00

6. Swiftly Tothebeach

$16.00

7. Keayang Destiny

$6.10

8. Larisas Advice

$450.00

10. Plain Baby

$65.00

11. Platinum Power

$11.00

12. Diamond Jasper

$260.00

Bou Chard

$1.56

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R9 | 2180m | 9:00pm

Lochinvar Delights paper form doesn’t read well (003) but it was a tragedy beaten last time when galloped from gate one and made late ground. Hard to beat again despite the ODM draw. Odball is flying and was a good winner at Horsham then backed that up with a behind the leader second. Harder here. Jilliby Mako has the draw to right in this, Budding Caesar and Manly Mach could both win without surprising. Rockin In Memphis also will appreciate the soft draw.

Race Confidence: High

Runner

Rated

1. Rockin In Memphis

$22.00

2. Jilliby Mako

$4.30

3. An Alliance

$160.00

4. Budding Caesar

$10.50

5. Manly Mach

$13.50

6. Lindsees Choice

$890.00

7. Kissmelvis

$28.00

10. Dance For Glory

$22.00

12. Oddball

$7.00

13. Lochinvar Delight

$3.25

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R10 | 2180m | 9:30pm

Early speed here with three, four and five all wanting to lead. This may help Futurist who hasn’t really hit his straps yet in Victoria. Was flying in SA prior to that, led and beat the smart Bettor Party three starts ago. Keep On Rocking would’ve been clear top pick with a front row draw, although hasn’t won now for 13 starts so that is a slight concern. Franco has a phenomenal driver change with Butt on and Four Starzzz Forsa has gate speed but is weak and a mile up in grade. Hot To Rock and Willem can run on for exotics.

Race Confidence: High

Runner

Rated

2. Glenferrie Captain

$80.00

3. Lewis Lane

$170.00

4. Franco

$11.00

5. Four Starzzz Forsa

$80.00

6. Futurist

$2.65

7. A Kerry Man

$990.00

9. Willem

$16.00

10. Keep On Rocking

$2.78

11. Hot To Rock

$21.00

12. Royal Vendetta

$46.00

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R11 | 2180m | 10:00pm

Ghadastar looks a very nice horse after a seventh when 6/4 v Nostra Villa, she shook that off with a win here beating Mollwood. Sugars is on today and he will need all his magic to win from the inside second row draw. Major Sea was only $5.80 v that horse last week when forced to death seat, gets a better draw here and the aggreessive Anthony Butt is on tonight. Mollywood was a good second in that race and Gav is on for Charlie Borg in another huge driver change. Jilliby Madonna won well at Swan Hill on debut but I doubt the formlines from that race, backed that up with a last of five at Cranbourne when leading. Topsies Delight has been very good at the trials but disappointed on the track.

Race Confidence: Low

Runner

Rated

1. Saviour Clare

$95.00

2. Jilliby Madonna

$12.50

4. Major Sea

$5.80

5. Mollywood

$4.30

6. Miss Victoria

$36.00

7. Angel Of Arts

$21.00

9. Ghadastar

$3.30

10. Topsies Delight

$10.50

11. Im Monica

$250.00

12. Modern Torque

$430.00

13. Mollys Best

$100.00

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R12 | 2180m | 10:29pm

Tough way to finish, Lochinvar Hugo is still a maiden from six starts but gets its chance with the draw here. Scrawl as looked good at times and gets Nathan on tonight. Mighty Shefield might be good value, a debutante who could surprise. Goodtime Hero and Believe In Forever can both run Ok despite their draws.